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Holme, Charles
1848
1923
Brunius, August
1879
1926
Cockerell, Douglas
1870
1945
Deubner, Ludwig
1877
1946
Deubner, Ludwig August
Deubner, Ludovicus
Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah)
Levetus, Amelia Sarah
Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry)
1869
1944
Newdigate, Bernard Henry
Newdigate, B. H. (Bernard Henry)
Orcutt, William Dana
1870
1953
Orcutt, Wm. Dana (William Dana)
Taylor, E. A.
1874
1952
Taylor, Ernest Archibald
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The Art of the Book
A Review of Some Recent European and American Work in Typography, Page Decoration & Binding
British types for printing books / B.H. Newdigate -- Fine bookbinding in England / D. Cockerell -- The art of the book in Germany / L. Deubner -- The art of the book in France / E.A. Taylor -- The art of the book in Austria / A.S. Levetus -- The art of the book in Hungary -- The art of the book in Sweden / August Brunius -- The art of the book in America / W.D. Orcutt.
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"The Art of the Book" by Charles Holme et al. is a comprehensive review of recent European and American works in typography, page decoration, and binding, written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the evolution and artistry of book production, offering insights into the craftsmanship involved in creating beautiful and innovative book designs. The book illustrates significant contributions from renowned figures such as William Morris and addresses the changing tastes and techniques in bookmaking. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that sets the stage for an analysis of various aspects of book art, including a historical overview of types used in printing. It highlights the transition from Gothic to Roman letter forms and discusses the influence of early printers on contemporary typography. The acknowledgment of contributions by various artists and craft professionals signifies the collaborative nature of this art form. Overall, the beginning lays a strong foundation for further exploration into the specific artistic movements and individual contributions that shape the book as a work of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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